Cannot install apps - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi. I'm experiencing a weird issue with my nexus 5 (stock ROM, root). When I try to install any application, at the permissions screen, I just cannot tap the "Install" button. It's like the touchscreen didn't work (but it works). The "cancel" button works fine, and the "install" button isn't grayed out or something. I've already tried rebooting or switching to landscape. Any suggestion? Thank you

Jaggions said:
Hi. I'm experiencing a weird issue with my nexus 5 (stock ROM, root). When I try to install any application, at the permissions screen, I just cannot tap the "Install" button. It's like the touchscreen didn't work (but it works). The "cancel" button works fine, and the "install" button isn't grayed out or something. I've already tried rebooting or switching to landscape. Any suggestion? Thank you
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I'd clear the cache and data from the Play Store and reboot and retry. If that doesn't work, then I''d clear the Google Play Services and Google Services Framework and reboot and retry. Might open up weird the first time or 2 after clearing all of them, but should get back to normal once everything logs in and resyncs.

es0tericcha0s said:
I'd clear the cache and data from the Play Store and reboot and retry. If that doesn't work, then I''d clear the Google Play Services and Google Services Framework and reboot and retry. Might open up weird the first time or 2 after clearing all of them, but should get back to normal once everything logs in and resyncs.
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No changes after clearing all of them

Jaggions said:
No changes after clearing all of them
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Well, always want to eliminate the potential easy fixes first. Are you on Dalvik or ART? Do you have a custom recovery? Are these all apps or just ones that you have downloaded / used before? Are you able to uninstall an app you already have loaded and reinstall or just update one?

Jaggions said:
No changes after clearing all of them
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Ate you trying to install only apps from the play store or do you have an apk you're trying to install?

Duh, I just automatically read into the OP that it was the Play Store, not thinking of sideloading or other avenues.
OP: Do you have any type of screen adjustment apps for like brightness control? Lux, and Xposed mod, or something of the like? This can also create this issue. That or your package installer is messed up.

es0tericcha0s said:
Are you on Dalvik or ART?
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Dalvik.
es0tericcha0s said:
Do you have a custom recovery?
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Yes, ClockWorkMod.
es0tericcha0s said:
Are these all apps or just ones that you have downloaded / used before? Are you able to uninstall an app you already have loaded and reinstall or just update one?
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jd1639 said:
Ate you trying to install only apps from the play store or do you have an apk you're trying to install?
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The problem happens to any the apk. I'm sure I could install them before. It does not happen when I download an app from Play Store, but that's because the permissions screen is different. I can successfully uninstall apps, but not reinstall or update them.

You're going to have to manually install them. Are they legal apps?

Jaggions said:
Dalvik.
Yes, ClockWorkMod.
The problem happens to any the apk. I'm sure I could install them before. It does not happen when I download an app from Play Store, but that's because the permissions screen is different. I can successfully uninstall apps, but not reinstall or update them.
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Ok then. First thing is the screen changing type apps. Screen brightness, etc. Uninstall any of those, reboot and try again. If there are no issues there, then clear the cache and data from your package installer (are you using the regular Package Installer or the Google Verify and Install one)? Once you do that, would reboot to CWM and clear cache/dalvik and fix permissions (if possible, haven't used CWM in awhile) and reboot. If all that fails, try another package installer.

es0tericcha0s said:
First thing is the screen changing type apps. Screen brightness, etc. Uninstall any of those, reboot and try again.
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I don't know how it's possible, but, apparently, Twilight caused the problem. Thank you

Jaggions said:
I don't know how it's possible, but, apparently, Twilight caused the problem. Thank you
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Awesome! I just happened to have stumbled across this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048457 that seemed like the same boat you were in. So thanks to them, and Google. I'm just the messenger.

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[Q] Help! Google play store wont open...

My play store won't open at all. I've tried everything. It stopped working while changing roms so Here's where I am now, I have Odin back to stock on android 4.0.4. My data/texts/phone works perfectly. But when I hope the store it force closes everytime. I tried clearing app data on all the Google apps still nothing. I tried installing a new apk and that still didn't work. I tried a factory reset and still nothing. I'm all out of ideas please help!
mxrider10122 said:
My play store won't open at all. I've tried everything. It stopped working while changing roms so Here's where I am now, I have Odin back to stock on android 4.0.4. My data/texts/phone works perfectly. But when I hope the store it force closes everytime. I tried clearing app data on all the Google apps still nothing. I tried installing a new apk and that still didn't work. I tried a factory reset and still nothing. I'm all out of ideas please help!
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I noticed u said apk but did u try flashing gapps
example im on liquidsmooth play store wnt work so i go to recovery wipe catche dalvik then flash rom and gapps
maybe that would help it has for me i fhe the pas
Won't need GApps on stock. Did you clear data in Play Store and Play Services?
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I did try to flash apps and that didn't work. So I tried 're rooting it and flashed a Rom with g apps and still nothing. That's when I Odin back to stock again. Yeah I also tried clearing the app data on both....still nothing....I'm stumped.
mxrider10122 said:
I did try to flash apps and that didn't work. So I tried 're rooting it and flashed a Rom with g apps and still nothing. That's when I Odin back to stock again. Yeah I also tried clearing the app data on both....still nothing....I'm stumped.
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Give this a try, download this http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196 ,unzip then flash the file with Odin.
Alright so i flashed the file above and now the play store opens but it says "No connection" even though i have 4G and wifi. I tried a fresh factory reset and still stuck at the No connection screen......any ideas?
mxrider10122 said:
Alright so i flashed the file above and now the play store opens but it says "No connection" even though i have 4G and wifi. I tried a fresh factory reset and still stuck at the No connection screen......any ideas?
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1) Did you add your google account?
2) Kick start by clear data and cache for playservice and google service framework, reboot phone, once it's up, open your browser to verify internet is working, then reopen play store.
buhohitr said:
1) Did you add your google account?
2) Kick start by clear data and cache for playservice and google service framework, reboot phone, once it's up, open your browser to verify internet is working, then reopen play store.
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Yeah my google account is added. I followed your instructions and i did have internet but still no connection in the store. Can you think of anything else?
mxrider10122 said:
Yeah my google account is added. I followed your instructions and i did have internet but still no connection in the store. Can you think of anything else?
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OK,
1) have to try with 4g instead of wifi?
2) so right now your phone is running pure stock ROM with no third party apps on it right? if it's, please try another google account. Remove the old one first, or if you don't have one try to sign into google to see if your account is still good. Do it a few times (login and out).
3)Check the following apps:
google play store 4.5.10
google play service 4.0.34
google sevice framework 4.3.757479
clear cache and data for all of them, then uninstall google play store, reboot phone, wait for it to update, once updated reboot then try again.
buhohitr said:
OK,
1) have to try with 4g instead of wifi?
2) so right now your phone is running pure stock ROM with no third party apps on it right? if it's, please try another google account. Remove the old one first, or if you don't have one try to sign into google to see if your account is still good. Do it a few times (login and out).
3)Check the following apps:
google play store 4.5.10
google play service 4.0.34
google sevice framework 4.3.757479
clear cache and data for all of them, then uninstall google play store, reboot phone, wait for it to update, once updated reboot then try again.
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i have tried both 4G and wifi. Yes i am running a pure stock ROM with nothing on it. I tired another google account and still nothing. I also looked at those apps and cleared the cache and data but i cant uninstall the play store because its a system app and im not rooted or anything. After clearing the data and cache i rebooted and still having the same problem....but hey thanks for all your help thus far!
mxrider10122 said:
i have tried both 4G and wifi. Yes i am running a pure stock ROM with nothing on it. I tired another google account and still nothing. I also looked at those apps and cleared the cache and data but i cant uninstall the play store because its a system app and im not rooted or anything. After clearing the data and cache i rebooted and still having the same problem....but hey thanks for all your help thus far!
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If you go into settings -> application->google play store -> it doesn't show the option "uninstall update"?? what version is this google play store??
buhohitr said:
If you go into settings -> application->google play store -> it doesn't show the option "uninstall update"?? what version is this google play store??
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Nope, it just gives me the options to force stop,disable, clear data and clear cache. the version of google play is 4.0.27
mxrider10122 said:
Nope, it just gives me the options to force stop,disable, clear data and clear cache. the version of google play is 4.0.27
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Seems like the play store apps are outdated and your phone should update automatically once it's online. You need to side load the apps from here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/20hi0n6b2876080/4510 and 4034.rar unzip then try the 4.0.34 first, reboot, see if update the rest, if still not working install the second one 4.5.10. They are apk, so just install like an app.
buhohitr said:
Seems like the play store apps are outdated and your phone should update automatically once it's online. You need to side load the apps from here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/20hi0n6b2876080/4510 and 4034.rar unzip then try the 4.0.34 first, reboot, see if update the rest, if still not working install the second one 4.5.10. They are apk, so just install like an app.
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Okay, So I put them on my sd card and flashed 4.0.34 than i rebooted and still no connection. I flashed the second apk and rebooted but still got the no connection when i open the play store.
mxrider10122 said:
Okay, So I put them on my sd card and flashed 4.0.34 than i rebooted and still no connection. I flashed the second apk and rebooted but still got the no connection when i open the play store.
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Reboot, then go into settings and check the app version see if they both updated?
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Reboot, then go into settings and check the app version see if they both updated?
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Yeah, Google play services says its version 4.0.34 and The google play store is version 4.5.10
mxrider10122 said:
Yeah, Google play services says its version 4.0.34 and The google play store is version 4.5.10
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Do you have the option to uninstall google play store? if you do, clear data, uninstall, stop the service, then open play see if that work. Usually this issue happened to custom rom only, not stock rom, and also with hyper drive rom, where it left residual to the host file.
buhohitr said:
Do you have the option to uninstall google play store? if you do, clear data, uninstall, stop the service, then open play see if that work. Usually this issue happened to custom rom only, not stock rom, and also with hyper drive rom, where it left residual to the host file.
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Yes i have that option so i cleared data uninstalled updates and then stopped the service. But still no connection when i open the store.
mxrider10122 said:
Yes i have that option so i cleared data uninstalled updates and then stopped the service. But still no connection when i open the store.
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OK..let take a step back, it's possible that you need to reflash. Do a factory reset, power off, put into download mode then Odin reflash the full stock factory file. Once it boot up let it sit for 5 min before going through the setup.
buhohitr said:
OK..let take a step back, it's possible that you need to reflash. Do a factory reset, power off, put into download mode then Odin reflash the full stock factory file. Once it boot up let it sit for 5 min before going through the setup.
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okay so you want me to reflash the apks, factory reset, power off and put into download mode and odin reflash the mf1 file you gave me. Is that correct? i just want to make sure.

Can't manually install app, bug??

So, yesterday I tried to install the apk of L camera, with no success. I got stuck in the first menu, when you need to press "install". I start to think that the problem was with the app and not with the android. But today I tried to install de google play services and I had the same problem.
Stock Android L without root.
I'm the only one?
...and the error is?
Not all apks are installable by the way. Some need to be put in /system
rootSU said:
...and the error is?
Not all apks are installable by the way. Some need to be put in /system
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thanks, I click on Install and nothing happens.
I have tried with L camera, google play service and swiftkey.
Its a security feature when you're using an app that places an overlay on your screen.
Not sure what app it is though. Most common are screen dimmers

Can't install any Apps from unknown source.

Every APP I try to install says "X Not Installed". Updates to apps.
I recently upgraded to CM12, that's when I noticed it. So, I ended up reverting back to a kitkat nandroid. Still happening. I did a full wipe except for internal data. Clean install. Still happening.. I am at a loss.
Settings-Security-unknown sources. Tick that. I know it's too simple but maybe it's not ticked
I check that every time...
Same issue here too.. Running the latest ota 44s I think
Any hints on this issue?
To be more precise : when installing apps from a third party shop like Amazon or xposed the "Install" button has no function like greyed out or something being unable to install the update/app
XmechaniX said:
Any hints on this issue?
To be more precise : when installing apps from a third party shop like Amazon or xposed the "Install" button has no function like greyed out or something being unable to install the update/app
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do you use twilight? lux? or screen filter? something similar?
Yes, Twilight... Why?
XmechaniX said:
Yes, Twilight... Why?
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Android blocks the install button when an overlay is being used. It's called 'tapjacking' and is a security feature. Pause twilight
#stayparanoid
Thank you so much that was it.

[Q] Downloaded APK's do not install

Hello,
So, I've recently bumped into this situation I would download an app's apk online but it won't install. I'm on CM 12S YNG1TAS17L. Downloading the apk is perfectly fine, but when I install the app, it just goes to a "app not installed" screen where I can only press on the "done" button. The 2 specific apps are SnapColors, an xposed module, and Mango, a manga app. I have no idea why these apps won't install all of a sudden. I would greatly appreciate any help given. These apps have worked perfectly fine before until an update came, and now, all apks not from the Google Play Store do no install.
SnapColors: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-snapcolors-add-colors-to-snapchat-t2716416
Mango: http://mango.leetsoft.net/install-android.php
Archrios said:
Hello,
So, I've recently bumped into this situation I would download an app's apk online but it won't install. I'm on CM 12S YNG1TAS17L. Downloading the apk is perfectly fine, but when I install the app, it just goes to a "app not installed" screen where I can only press on the "done" button. The 2 specific apps are SnapColors, an xposed module, and Mango, a manga app. I have no idea why these apps won't install all of a sudden. I would greatly appreciate any help given. These apps have worked perfectly fine before until an update came, and now, all apks not from the Google Play Store do no install.
SnapColors: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-snapcolors-add-colors-to-snapchat-t2716416
Mango: http://mango.leetsoft.net/install-android.php
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Can you provide some screenshots ?
Archrios said:
Hello,
So, I've recently bumped into this situation I would download an app's apk online but it won't install. I'm on CM 12S YNG1TAS17L. Downloading the apk is perfectly fine, but when I install the app, it just goes to a "app not installed" screen where I can only press on the "done" button. The 2 specific apps are SnapColors, an xposed module, and Mango, a manga app. I have no idea why these apps won't install all of a sudden. I would greatly appreciate any help given. These apps have worked perfectly fine before until an update came, and now, all apks not from the Google Play Store do no install.
SnapColors: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-snapcolors-add-colors-to-snapchat-t2716416
Mango: http://mango.leetsoft.net/install-android.php
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Do you have "Unknown Sources" enabled in Settings/Security?
Heisenberg said:
Do you have "Unknown Sources" enabled in Settings/Security?
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Yeah, i do. I just ended up factory resetting and starting all over. However, when i did that, the nandroid backup i had caused a bootloop. any ideas why this would be?
Archrios said:
Yeah, i do. I just ended up factory resetting and starting all over. However, when i did that, the nandroid backup i had caused a bootloop. any ideas why this would be?
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What partitions did you restore with the nandroid? Did you fully wipe first?

App links to play store not working

Hello, I just got my device today.. set it up and disabled ads and everything but there is this issue where when I search something on the Google app and shows a play store suggestion, if I click that, the phone asks "Open with" but with no app options. This issue is not only for the Google app, but every other app as well. If any other app has a button that is supposed to open Play store, the same problem appears. I'll attach a link to the video to show a sample of the problem.
Google app- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aZVQt9e-d60ZHlytZIxfNNkhd4e6AUm1/view?usp=drivesdk
Other app bug - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0Lm7N2GZjmvayBAdIK3PpxKWmJFFKV3/view?usp=drivesdk
varunkp said:
Hello, I just got my device today.. set it up and disabled ads and everything but there is this issue where when I search something on the Google app and shows a play store suggestion, if I click that, the phone asks "Open with" but with no app options. This issue is not only for the Google app, but every other app as well. If any other app has a button that is supposed to open Play store, the same problem appears. I'll attach a link to the video to show a sample of the problem.
Google app- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aZVQt9e-d60ZHlytZIxfNNkhd4e6AUm1/view?usp=drivesdk
Other app bug - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0Lm7N2GZjmvayBAdIK3PpxKWmJFFKV3/view?usp=drivesdk
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Well it looks like you uninstalled something which was necessary for the system to function smoothly. More like a backend service. Flash MIUI again and only remove the app based services like Analytics, don't tamper with the system apps...
I do not have the device rooted but I did uninstall some apps which I could uninstall directly. So I tried installing the latest MIUI from updater but that didn't work for me. Do you mean to say I should factory reset the device and check? Because in too lazy to set up the device again?
varunkp said:
I do not have the device rooted but I did uninstall some apps which I could uninstall directly. So I tried installing the latest MIUI from updater but that didn't work for me. Do you mean to say I should factory reset the device and check? Because in too lazy to set up the device again?
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No No don't factory reset, just do a dirty flash, i.e flash your current MIUI again through the MiFlash tool (Don't flash older versions nor you will end up with a bootloop), that should install the necessary apps again.
No actually its a bug in miui 10.3.12 which is already reported to xiaomi
Naveenthemi said:
No No don't factory reset, just do a dirty flash, i.e flash your current MIUI again through the MiFlash tool (Don't flash older versions nor you will end up with a bootloop), that should install the necessary apps again.
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Thanks for your suggestion. I took some time and performed a factory reset from recovery and after setting up the device, I looked if the issue was still there. Fortunately, it showed two options for me : "Complete action using : GetApps or Play Store." So I chose play Store as default now. To be honest, I still don't know what actually caused the problem. I hadn't uninstalled any system app nor the GetApps app. However the issue is now fixed for me. Thanks for your time and help.?
varunkp said:
Thanks for your suggestion. I took some time and performed a factory reset from recovery and after setting up the device, I looked if the issue was still there. Fortunately, it showed two options for me : "Complete action using : GetApps or Play Store." So I chose play Store as default now. To be honest, I still don't know what actually caused the problem. I hadn't uninstalled any system app nor the GetApps app. However the issue is now fixed for me. Thanks for your time and help.?
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Yep the factory reset must have restored the missing dependencies or services necessary....are you sure you didn't?...... No probs mate
Naveenthemi said:
Yep the factory reset must have restored the missing dependencies or services necessary....are you sure you didn't?...... No probs mate
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Yes, I'm pretty sure I hadn't uninstalled any system app.
varunkp said:
Yes, I'm pretty sure I hadn't uninstalled any system app.
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Hmmm strange
Naveenthemi said:
Hmmm strange
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Yeah.. if the issue is actually present in the latest MIUI build, then we should see a bugfix update anytime soon.
varunkp said:
Yeah.. if the issue is actually present in the latest MIUI build, then we should see a bugfix update anytime soon.
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No no I'm running the latest MIUI and I'm not facing this...
Naveenthemi said:
No no I'm running the latest MIUI and I'm not facing this...
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Hmm.. but again that is very strange.. I had uninstalled some creepy apps like Mi Community which I don't use and others which are *uninstallable* without root within the phone itself. And even if I had uninstalled any system app, I hadn't uninstalled Play Store..
varunkp said:
Hmm.. but again that is very strange.. I had uninstalled some creepy apps like Mi Community which I don't use and others which are *uninstallable* without root within the phone itself. And even if I had uninstalled any system app, I hadn't uninstalled Play Store..
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???
Okay, the problem came back again and this time I did NOT do anything it happened all by itself. @Naveenthemi
varunkp said:
Okay, the problem came back again and this time I did NOT do anything it happened all by itself. @Naveenthemi
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Woah, now that's a bug for sure, a device specific one too! Switch to Custom ROMS?
Naveenthemi said:
Woah, now that's a bug for sure, a device specific one too! Switch to Custom ROMS?
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What really happened was, I had set Play Store as default over GetApps last time I reset it. So the links were automatically opening in play store. 2 days ago, I cleared the data of Play Store because I wanted the new material design of Play Store. Unfortunately, I did not get that and when I had cleared the data, as usual, the defaults I set for play store were cleared too. But if the defaults were cleared, it should have given me the options again. But it isn't.
EDIT: I found out that this bug is common for all Redmi Note 7 Pro devices running MIUI 10.3.12 Global. I tested one of my relative's N7P to see if the bug was there and it was! If you guys are not finding the bug, try clearing Play Store's app data and try again. I'm sure you guys will find the bug.
varunkp said:
What really happened was, I had set Play Store as default over GetApps last time I reset it. So the links were automatically opening in play store. 2 days ago, I cleared the data of Play Store because I wanted the new material design of Play Store. Unfortunately, I did not get that and when I had cleared the data, as usual, the defaults I set for play store were cleared too. But if the defaults were cleared, it should have given me the options again. But it isn't.
EDIT: I found out that this bug is common for all Redmi Note 7 Pro devices running MIUI 10.3.12 Global. I tested one of my relative's N7P to see if the bug was there and it was! If you guys are not finding the bug, try clearing Play Store's app data and try again. I'm sure you guys will find the bug.
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Ok I'll surely try and report.
Naveenthemi said:
Ok I'll surely try and report.
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Did you get the issue? I don't know how but it's fixed now in mine.
varunkp said:
Did you get the issue? I don't know how but it's fixed now in mine.
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Nope, I cleared data for all Google Services and I was able to access app links and such.
Maybe Webview got an update?
Naveenthemi said:
Nope, I cleared data for all Google Services and I was able to access app links and such.
Maybe Webview got an update?
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Android System WebView is disabled for me. The only WebView implementation I have is through Chrome. So maybe it was because of Google Chrome.

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